These models had their picture Photoshopped on purpose — and the result says a lot about society's warped idea of beauty

Models Diana Sirokai and Callie Thorpe asked to have their photos retouched to prove a point.

They wanted to highlight the unrealistic beauty standards that photo-editing software can create.

Their followers have been leaving messages of support in the comments of their post.

It's no secret that photo-editing software can be a very powerful tool. Mostly recently, celebrities like Bella Thorne and Lady Gaga have spoken out against photo retouching and the pressure it places on women to look a certain way.

"Plus-size" models and Instagram influencers Diana Sirokai and Callie Thorpe recently requested to have their photos retouched, and shared their before-and-after pictures to prove a point about the unrealistic images that Photoshop is able to create, and the unfair standards of beauty that are often portrayed in the media.

"The purpose of this was to show you all how magazines and the media takes editing to a different level," Sirokai wrote in her Instagram caption. "Models and celebrities do not even look like theirselves. We live in such a fake world it's time to bring real back."

Sirokai ended her post with some words of encouragement for her hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers: "Own who you are and slay!"

The message seems to be resonating with the pair's followers. The comments section of Sirokai's post is full of positive reactions to the surprising before-and-after pictures, with many people expressing that they looked just as beautiful before they were given the Photoshop treatment.

"So much respect for both of you, you both are beautiful in every way. Keep on going girls," one Instagram user wrote, while others wrote messages like "Real pic is so much better."

Some people were shocked by the difference between the pictures. "That's INSANE! Society looks up to photoshop," one person wrote. Another user praised the models for exposing the reality behind edited images like theirs, writing: "This is so powerful to take the power back and show the truth. You're a light for all women and young women."

So far the response to the photos has been exactly what Sirokai was hoping for.

"The reaction is amazing!" Sirokai told INSIDER. "We know how the media causes self esteem issues for everyone and people need to realize it's okay not to fit in a certain category."

Here's Sirokai's full caption:

"SWIPE FOR REALITY 🔙 Myself and @calliethorpe have asked our photographer @photo_karizza to use photoshop on us. I have to say we look Amazing both ways. The purpose of this was to show you all how magazines and the media takes editing to a different level. Models and celebrities do not even look like theirselves. We live in such a fake world its time to bring real back. Own who you are and slay ! #AConfidentYou"